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Wednesday, 23 May 2012

Pearly Portals of Paradiso.

The plan was to have a leafy grape vine ARCH over our new gated entrance to the cottage.

Well, it's partially there, but it's going to take a while longer to reach the effect I'd envisaged. Even so, it'll look OK when all the grapes are hanging down.

re. This (scruffy) side of gate; we are still waiting for a couple of lorry-loads of crushed limestone to arrive for the car parking area. It's been so wet that my bloody JCB man didn't dare risk his lorry sinking into the mire.... The Big Sissy.

I tried making an arch like this with a rose. It was forever growing (annoying characteristic of plants!) and the traily bits kept getting stuck in the way of the gate. Don't regret it though, even if I did have to battle my way through sometimes while it was there.

I agree with John, only I'd add some alien ships coming out of the sky and call it, "Invasion of France, Sacre Bleu!" Or something like that. And Monty could have little alien creatures all over his back.

My wild Sandhills grape is bushy, but is not going the way I want it. I'm trying to arch it over my patio area. I just need to get the "arch" up.Beautiful photo of the lovely Lady M and Monty, may I say, "what a view"!

Yummy Scallops..mmm!
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We went with friends to the Scallop festival in Whitianga; a charming
seaside town in the Coromandal District.
Had a great time...5000 people, lots of wine...

3 years ago

Optimistic Cro!

The difference between an optimist and a pessimist, is that the optimist enjoys himself whilst waiting for the inevitable! I AM that optimist!

This is a daily, optimistic, 'photos and comments' blog. I make no judgements (only occasionally), just notes. If you wish to comment in any way at all, please feel free. Everything and everyone is very welcome.

About Me

I was born just south of London, but for the past 45 years I've lived in S W France. I am a painter by profession, and writer by desire. Lady Magnon and I live in an ancient cottage, in a tiny village, in perfectly tranquil countryside. We have a vegetable garden called 'Haddock's' (this may crop up from time to time), a Border Collie/Black Lab' cross called Bok, a cat called Freddie, plenty of fruit trees, and a view that takes the breath away. I try to treat our planet with respect, and encourage others to do likewise (without preaching).
Contentment is a glass of red, a plate of charcuterie, and a slice of good country bread. Perfect!